Research Information
1) Studying Plant Communities Over Time (SPOT)
A delayed mowing program studying plant community change over time and its effects
on the urban landscape's environment.
2) Lysimeter Project
A brownfield research project studying how plants can remove toxic waste from soil.
Dr. Daryl Dwyer
3) Weather Stations
Two out of many stations world-wide that are monitoring climate variables. One station
is located in the Arboretum's forest area and one out in the open area.
Click the links below to view current and past data information:
4) Ground Sensors
Recording soil moisture and climate.
5) Groundwater Wells
Used to measure groundwater in Oak Openings perched water table. Dr. James Marten-Hayden